Gift For An 8 Year Old Gal

[maure 1]

A friend's daughter's birthday is coming up. This is a great kid with an uncommon passion for racing. I wanted to buy her an off-road 50cc bike because I was her age when I got my first bike. However, my friends told me no-no and, well, it is their right as parents to say so.

So I thought of a remote controlled car. Must be electric (again, a parent's no-no for gasoline engines). I was wondering if someone around here is into RC cars and could advise regarding what to look for, that is, what specs are best. I want to buy her something as nice as possible.

Thank you people.

[mikathegreat2 2]

Sounds like a mini Steph to me! Anyhoo I'm not a big fan of RC cars so I can't help ya!

[Kopite Girl 0]

Indeed, Danny!

I used to ride my brothers scrambler from when I was 9. Did me no harm. But as you say Maure its up to the parents. No dolls or make up for me, but then having six brothers contributed to that!

What you could suggest to her parents is a junior kart. They'd feel safer. If not and her parents are unhappy, every little girls dream including tomboys like me (lol) is horse riding. Pay for lessons. I guarantee she will adore you and love the lessons.

But my suggestion would be a junior kart, apart from scramblers at that age it was the best thing I ever did at that age.

[AleHop 0]

So I thought of a remote controlled car. Must be electric (again, a parent's no-no for gasoline engines). I was wondering if someone around here is into RC cars and could advise regarding what to look for, that is, what specs are best. I want to buy her something as nice as possible.

Like 20 years ago I was into RC cars but I remember I had to assemble it. It can be a bit tough for an 8 years old girl but a good experience for sure if she can get some help if needed. I'm trying to remember the best brands but I can't.

I have in mind Tamiya but I think that one was good for scale-models no RC. I'll let you know if I remember anything but things could have changed so much... I used to visit a very good little shop where the guys were very informative, that's the best thing you can do I would say.

[maure 1]

Sounds like a mini Steph to me! Anyhoo I'm not a big fan of RC cars so I can't help ya!

Thanks for giving it a shot anyway.

Indeed, Danny!

I used to ride my brothers scrambler from when I was 9. Did me no harm. But as you say Maure its up to the parents. No dolls or make up for me, but then having six brothers contributed to that!

What you could suggest to her parents is a junior kart. They'd feel safer. If not and her parents are unhappy, every little girls dream including tomboys like me (lol) is horse riding. Pay for lessons. I guarantee she will adore you and love the lessons.

But my suggestion would be a junior kart, apart from scramblers at that age it was the best thing I ever did at that age.

I thought of the kart too... off the table, though. They don't want their kid on wheels just yet. Btw, it's not a girl thing. They are just not ready for their kid... which makes me smile. That little gal is going to raise hell in a few years.

Like 20 years ago I was into RC cars but I remember I had to assemble it. It can be a bit tough for an 8 years old girl but a good experience for sure if she can get some help if needed. I'm trying to remember the best brands but I can't.

I have in mind Tamiya but I think that one was good for scale-models no RC. I'll let you know if I remember anything but things could have changed so much... I used to visit a very good little shop where the guys were very informative, that's the best thing you can do I would say.

Appreciate the thought. I remember those times too when you had to put together your toy... which was more than half of the fun. I was into planes. Good memories... and many, many busted wings.

Anyway, I suspect nowadays you can buy them ready to run off the box. I'll visit a few shops and see what's up. I just wish I had more of an idea. Don't want to buy a lemon or something that is awkward to handle.

[Kopite Girl 0]

Nothing wrong in raising Hell, Maure. Been there, done that, Lucifer didn't want me cause he couldn't keep up.

But kudos to you man. I hope you light her little dreams and she's a smile when she opens her present.

[pumpdoc 2]

Buy Tamiya, the ferrari of RC cars, you cant go wrong.

[AleHop 0]

Buy Tamiya, the ferrari of RC cars, you cant go wrong.

I thought it was TAMIYA but wasn't too sure. Quite a few good memories...

[Jean Todt 4]

A 1:18 scale model of her favourite car in the colour she likes would be cool.....

[maure 1]

Yep. Tamiya was a great lead. I'm having quite some fun myself checking out the options. These little RC cars fcking fly... I've seen electric models that go past 50 km/h and some nitro models that reach beyond 100 km/h.

She's gonna love it.

Thank you guys.

[Autumnpuma 0]

I'm glad you've found a solution, Maure. From my own experience with my 6 and 10 year old daughters I can say that the off-road cars/trucks have more appeal than the pavement racers, but it sounds like you've got a good car picked out. Let us know how she likes it.

[dribbler 6]

I had a Tamiya Toyota Hi-Lux. I stripped everything off that wasn't needed, cut 3 inches out of the tub then stuck it back to gether with aluminium inserts and glass fibre resin. Bought lightweight half shafts, competition shocks, different shock fluid, competition gearbox, lower ratio diff'...basically it was the muts nuts. It died one summer evening in the bottom of a pond whilst swerving to avoid a stupid f*cking cat.

maure, if you need it, I can show you the pond.

[Autumnpuma 0]

You're too nice. You should have hit that p ussy.

[maure 1]

I'm glad you've found a solution, Maure. From my own experience with my 6 and 10 year old daughters I can say that the off-road cars/trucks have more appeal than the pavement racers, but it sounds like you've got a good car picked out. Let us know how she likes it.

Yeah, I'm going for an off-road truck. She's got a football-field-size dirt lot near her house where kids play all sorts of "adventures". I thinking one of these models or something similar:

http://tamiyashop.jp/shop/product_info.php?products_id=49460

http://tamiyashop.jp/shop/product_info.php?products_id=43530

I had a Tamiya Toyota Hi-Lux. I stripped everything off that wasn't needed, cut 3 inches out of the tub then stuck it back to gether with aluminium inserts and glass fibre resin. Bought lightweight half shafts, competition shocks, different shock fluid, competition gearbox, lower ratio diff'...basically it was the muts nuts. It died one summer evening in the bottom of a pond whilst swerving to avoid a stupid f*cking cat.

maure, if you need it, I can show you the pond.

You made me smile. Now, how easy was that.

And, so, I don't care to believe you either way about that pond... but you are a sweetheart, were you taught how to swim? You might need it.

[Jean Todt 4]

goodone guys..

[dribbler 6]

You made me smile. Now, how easy was that.

And, so, I don't care to believe you either way about that pond... but you are a sweetheart, were you taught how to swim? You might need it.

Oh darling, you made me blush. The pond was and is quite real. I could tie some bricks to your ankles, you could swim it. Come on, it will be fun.

[AleHop 0]

You're too nice. You should have hit that p ussy.

You mean dribbler breaks his toys?

Yeah, I'm going for an off-road truck. She's got a football-field-size dirt lot near her house where kids play all sorts of "adventures". I thinking one of these models or something similar:

http://tamiyashop.jp...oducts_id=49460

http://tamiyashop.jp...oducts_id=43530

Have a look at off-road buggies. They are great fun too and very fast everywhere.

[maure 1]

Oh darling, you made me blush. The pond was and is quite real. I could tie some bricks to your ankles, you could swim it. Come on, it will be fun.

Amusing that you turned it into a homoerotic fantasy. Fitting of you, of course,... and the tying "some" bricks to ankels is most definetly truculent and morbid, that is, right up your alley.

Grok this.

You mean dribbler breaks his toys?

Not break. Apparently he drowns them... in a pond.

Scotland Yard should be able to take it from here.

Have a look at off-road buggies. They are great fun too and very fast everywhere.

Ah, good call.

[maure 1]

Didn't see your post.

Nothing wrong in raising Hell, Maure.

Yep, nothing wrong indeed. That's what makes me smile. The kid has fire in the belly.

Been there, done that, Lucifer didn't want me cause he couldn't keep up.

Made me remember the time, a million years ago, when I was 19 or 20 and tried to sell my soul to Beelzebub (philosophical reasons). He was a no show... were you old enough, he might have been busy chasing you.

But kudos to you man. I hope you light her little dreams and she's a smile when she opens her present.

It's all my pleasure. I'll let you guys know how it goes down.